The Invisibility of Black Women in Mental Health Services

Mental Health Review Journal

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 22-24

  Chantler, Khatidja ^a  

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EID: 84992943371     PISSN: 13619322     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/13619322200200006     Document Type: Review

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